Assistant Director, Vet Clin

University of Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

This position ensures that animals used in UNMC’s biomedical research, teaching, and testing programs meet applicable federal, state, and university regulations and international accreditation guidelines. Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Animal Welfare, the role also manages the Research Technical Services (RTS) program in Comparative Medicine (CM).

The position ensures animals receive a high level of care in accordance with research protocols, including preventative medicine, surgical support, and training for research personnel and staff. RTS oversight includes providing approved technical services to UNMC researchers, such as surgical and anesthetic services, imaging, clinical technical services, genetic testing, and breeding colony management. The role ensures procedures are approved and comply with UNMC policies, manages and implements medical and clinical records, and consults with, trains, and educates personnel in animal research procedures.

Work outside normal Comparative Medicine hours may be required. The position participates in rotating on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with after-hours on-call coverage and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure animals used in biomedical research, teaching, and testing meet applicable federal, state, and university regulations and international accreditation guidelines.
• Manage the Research Technical Services program in Comparative Medicine under the direction of the Assistant Director for Animal Welfare.
• Ensure animals receive care in accordance with research protocols, including preventative medicine and surgical support.
• Provide approved technical services to researchers, including surgical and anesthetic services, imaging, clinical technical services, genetic testing, and breeding colony management.
• Ensure procedures are approved and comply with UNMC policies.
• Manage and implement medical and clinical records.
• Consult with, train, and educate personnel in animal research procedures.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work outside normal hours as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed